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On The Way again
May 25, 2023
BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: The 2010 movie 'The Way', with Martin Sheen, about pilgrims on the Camino has been re-released. It's as fresh and poignant as ever.
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Watching ‘Belfast’ in Belfast
February 9, 2022
BRENDAN McMANUS :: Kenneth Branagh's film 'Belfast' has much to recommend it, but it does not illuminate much with regard to the Troubles.
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The Devil wears Prada: an Ignatian perspective
November 15, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS :: The promise of glamour and prestige in the ruthless fashion industry brings the protagonist to an 'Ignatian moment' of facing the truth and making a choice
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Three chords and the truth
October 9, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS :: A review of 'Wild Rose', the 'redemption story' of a country music singer.
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Film review: Blinded by the light
September 9, 2019
BRENDAN McMANUS :: Review of 'Blinded by the light', a gem of a movie in which Javed, a Pakistani boy growing up in Thatcher's Britain, turns for meaning to the...
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Review of Spotlight
March 24, 2016
Best Oscar this year went to 'Spotlight', the story of the Boston Globe's investigation into child sex-abuse in the Church in Boston. Brendan Staunton SJ reviews it here.
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REVIEW: The Avengers: Age of Ultron
May 6, 2015
FILM REVIEW FROM AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC OFFICE FOR FILM AND BROADCASTING :: This recent release is an entertaining, worthy successor to the Marvel Avenger movies that have preceded it
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Review: Cinderella
April 2, 2015
FILM REVIEW FROM AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC OFFICE FOR FILM AND BROADCASTING :: This version of Cinderella is one of great charm, a pleasure to watch, entertaining and often funny, with some...
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Review: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
March 20, 2015
FILM REVIEW FROM AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC OFFICE FOR FILM AND BROADCASTING :: This sequel to the very successful 'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' (2011) is just as charming as the original. It...
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May Messenger: Deep listening
April 28, 2025 - The honey bee, deep listening and Saints in disguise, just some of the topics and themes in this months May Messenger
Humour and humility: Pope Francis RIP
April 21, 2025 - Irish Jesuits have been gathering together in sadness, and in gratitude for Pope Francis, their fellow Jesuit, who died this Easter Monday morning.
Gonzaga celebrate 75 years
April 16, 2025 - Gonzaga College celebrates its 75th anniversary with various events and an anniversary Mass.
Women of Easter
April 15, 2025 - RNN Archives: Dr Noirín Ní Riain says we can learn great lessons from the women who stood at the foot of the cross.
Latest Podcasts
Faith gives hope
April 8, 2025
Who is a good local?
March 25, 2025
Taking a second look
March 18, 2025
The homeless are not forgotten
December 19, 2024
Latest Videos
Thank you Francis
April 28, 2025
The Pope Video: For the use of new technologies
April 1, 2025
The Pope Video: For families in crisis
March 4, 2025
Pope Video: For Vocations to the Priesthood
February 6, 2025
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023